verb

adjust

uh-JUST/əˈdʒʌst/

To change enough to fit particular conditions.

She adjusts her eyeglasses so the frames sit comfortably.

A woman makes a small adjustment to the fit of her eyeglasses, gently nudging the frame upward onto the bridge of her nose.

Etymology

The pieces originally expressed bringing things near one another. Through the sense of fitting things together properly, the word came to mean changing something to conform to a standard or another thing.

In context

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but what that does is allow you to adjust the helmet so that it fits your head so get a nice good comfy helmet

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More examples

We adjusted the schedule to allow more travel time.
The children quickly adjust to their new school.
He is still adjusting to life without a daily commute.

Forms

adjust · adjusts · adjusted · adjusting

adjustment noun — A change made to improve fit or suitability.

Similar words

modify: Describes change generally, without requiring a better fit.
acclimate: Specifically concerns becoming accustomed to a new environment.